HACCP-Certification
EUROPEAN UNION SANITATION PROTOCOLS FOR THE FOOD SECTOR
WHAT IS HACCP CERTIFICATION?
In the realm of industry, few sectors underscore the fundamental importance of sanitation standards as profoundly as the food sector. Whether your enterprise is engaged in the production, handling, or conveyance of foodstuffs, the paramount concern in everyday operations invariably revolves around the mitigation of health hazards. The methodology of risk assessment and pivotal control measures (HACCP) is anchored in the EU directive concerning food safety. Since 2006, it has been an obligatory criterion for all food products entering the European Union or circulated within its borders. This protocol endeavors to methodically pinpoint all elements that could potentially jeopardize consumer health and to curtail the concomitant dangers.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE HACCP CERTIFICATION?
- REGULATORY ADHERENCE
Obtaining HACCP certification ensures your legal standing is secure - MARKET EDGE
Accredited food safety practices bolster consumer trust - ENHANCED GOVERNANCE
HACCP serves as an optimal, adaptable governance framework for risk evaluation - GLOBAL REACH
HACCP is universally acknowledged as the benchmark across the European Union.
Leveraging extensive experience in the domain of Food Safety, Bureau Veritas Certification offers thorough assistance in the deployment and ongoing fulfillment of all HACCP related prerequisites and food accreditation.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE HACCP CERTIFICATE?
The HACCP certification procedure is structured around seven fundamental principles:
- Conducting a risk assessment
- Pinpointing critical control points essential for food safety
- Outlining intervention thresholds at the designated critical control points
- Instituting suitable surveillance protocols at the critical control points
- Formulating remedial actions for instances of non-compliance
- Implementing assessment criteria to validate the efficacy of the HACCP system in place
- Compiling a record of the implemented measures.
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HACCP CERTIFICATION
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WHICH ENTITIES MUST OBTAIN HACCP CERTIFICATION?
HACCP is mandated for all entities participating in the food production and distribution network. This encompasses manufacturers of food and animal feed, producers of packaging, catering services, logistics firms, and ancillary service providers.
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HACCP CERTIFICATION. WHAT SPECIFICALLY IS EVALUATED?
During an annual inspection, your organization's sanitation management, prophylactic initiatives incorporating fundamental hygiene practices, and overarching process oversight are scrutinized. Upon fulfillment of all requisites, your certification remains valid for a duration of three years.